Breastfeeding is a natural but economical and effective way to protect mothers and babies’ health.

BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING

• Many perfect nutrients.

• Being easily absorbed and highly effective.

• Protecting babies from infections.

• Making babies smarter than feeding babies with artificial milk.

• Being cheaper than feeding babies with artificial milk.

• Supporting mother-baby bonding and baby development.

• Helping mothers delay pregnancy.

• Protecting mothers’ health.

IMPORTANCE OF EARLY BREASTFEEDING AFTER BIRTH

• Helping babies receive colostrum right after birth.

• Breast milk comes out sooner and faster.

• Helps mothers’ uteruses shrink back after birth, avoiding excessive blood loss.

• Strengthening mother-baby affection ties and making breastfeeding easier.

COLOSTRUM

• Characteristics of colostrum:

• Being rich in antibodies.

• Many white blood cells.

• Having a mild laxative effect.

• Having intestinal epidermal growth factor.

• Being rich in vitamin A.

• Importance of colostrum:

• Helping to prevent allergies and infections.

• Eliminating meconium and decreasing the level of neonatal jaundice.

• Supporting intestinal maturity and preventing allergies.

• Reducing the severity of infections.